Facial Flat Bones: Anatomy & Functions

The flat bones of the face include:

- The frontal bone, which forms the forehead

- The nasal bones, which form the bridge of the nose

- The zygomatic bones, which form the cheekbones

- The maxillae, which form the upper jaw

- The palatine bones, which form the roof of the mouth

- The lacrimal bones, which form part of the eye socket